While it used to be that an Internet-enabled device was a desktop-based terminal, we’re seeing an explosion in everything from smartphones and tablets, to watches, TVs and even fridges. This steady march of progress and innovation means an ever-increasing number of technologies are becoming Internet enabled. (Source: IT Pro Portal).

The majority of UK's SMEs could not function without the Internet. So what happens when your website is inaccessible? Axel Pawlik investigates why all business must ensure their websites are IPv6 enabled. (Source: Real Business).

The region in Sandy's path contained two major hubs for international Internet connectivity. We looked at IPv4 traceroutes sent by RIPE Atlas probes to see what they could tell us about the impact that Sandy had on the Internet. (Source: CircleID).

The RIPE NCC's membership grew steadily over the course of 2012. In Q3, the RIPE NCC received 417 requests to become a Local Internet Registry (LIR); the highest number we have seen so far. This surge in membership growth exceeds the previous record set 12 years ago during the dotcom bubble in 2000. (Source: CircleID).

The European Internet registry RIPE NCC has opened up its last block of IPv4 Internet addresses. The 16.8 million addresses will only be issued in blocks of 1024 to local Internet registries that can prove a specific need and is willing to buy a block of IPv6 addresses at the same time. (Source: Wall Street Journal Europe)

According to Axel Pawlik, Managing Director of the RIPE NCC and regular ITProPortal blogger, “The limitations of the pool of IPv4 address space became clear over time, and in the last few years we have been monitoring supplies closely, preparing ourselves and all stakeholders for the next stage of the internet. Reaching the last /8 underlines the importance of IPv6 deployment, which is vital to the future growth of the internet.” (Source: IT Pro Portal)

RIPE NCC, which allocates IP addresses in Europe, the Middle East and parts of Central Asia, has started to hand out IPv4 addresses from the last block that it holds, the organization said on Friday. (IT World)

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